scholarly journals The role of volunteer support in the community for adults with hearing loss and hearing aids

2015 ◽  
Vol 98 (8) ◽  
pp. 954-960 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Pryce ◽  
Amanda Hall ◽  
Rachael Gooberman-Hill
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Volunteer Support

scholarly journals Association of Age-Related Hearing Loss with Cognitive Decline

2020 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 145-153
Author(s):  
Juyong Chung
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Cochlear Implants ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Microvascular Disease ◽  
Single Mechanism ◽  
Hearing Aid Use ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Age Related Hearing Loss

A number of studies have demonstrated a significant association between age-related hearing loss (ARHL) and cognitive decline. However their relationship is not clear. In this review, we focused on the etiological mechanisms between ARHL and cognitive decline to explain the nature of this relationship: 1) causal mechanisms (e.g., cognitive load hypothesis, cascade hypothesis); 2) common cause mechanisms (e.g., microvascular disease); 3) overdiagnosis or harbinger hypothesis. We conclude that no single mechanism is sufficient and hearing and cognition related to each other in several different ways. In addition, we reviewed the effectiveness of hearing intervention (e.g., hearing aids and cochlear implants) on cognition function, and the role of hearing aid use and cochlear implant depends on the relevant mechanism.

scholarly journals Music Participation Among School-Aged Children Who Are Hard of Hearing

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 908-926
Author(s):  
Erik J. Jorgensen ◽  
Elizabeth A. Walker
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Hard Of Hearing ◽  
Parent Participation ◽  
Music Listening ◽  
Music Participation ◽  
School Aged Children ◽  
Live Music ◽  
5Th Grade

Purpose Music is an important part of life for many people. Furthermore, music training has been shown to improve a variety of cognitive functions among children and adults. However, little research exists on how children who are hard of hearing (HH) perceive or participate in music. In particular, it is unknown whether hearing loss limits participation in music activities among school-aged children with mild-to-severe hearing loss. The purpose of this study was to determine whether hearing loss limits participation among children who are HH compared to children with normal hearing (NH). Method Participants were parents of 2 cohorts of children finishing 5th grade (approximately 11 years old). Parents were asked to complete a survey (online or paper) regarding the role of music in their child's life. A total of 88 surveys were completed (67 from parents of children who are HH and 21 from parents of children with NH, with an overall response rate of 74%). Results Hearing loss did not limit music participation among children. Children who are HH listened to recorded music, attended live concerts, and practiced an instrument at the same rates as children with NH. Listening to recorded and live music, practicing an instrument, and playing in an ensemble were equally as important to children who are HH as children with NH. Children who are HH were significantly more likely to regularly play in an ensemble than children with NH. Parent participation in music significantly influenced music participation for children who are HH but not children with NH. Descriptive data about music genres, instruments, and ensembles are also presented. Conclusions Children who are HH participate in music at the same or greater rates as children with NH. Parent participation in music may be particularly important for children who are HH. In light of this, music listening should be a consideration when fitting children with hearing aids.

scholarly journals A REVIEW ON ROLE OF VACHA ARKA KARNAPOORANA IN BADHIRYA W.S.R TO SENSORY NEURAL HEARING LOSS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 784-787
Author(s):  
Insha M. I. Ansari ◽  
Savita S. Angadi
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Volatile Oil ◽  
The Body ◽  
Personal Life ◽  
Sensory Neural ◽  
Loss Of Hearing ◽  
Sensory Neural Hearing Loss

Ear is a very important sensory organ of hearing. Loss of hearing has a very negative impact on one’s social, pro- fessional and personal life. According to WHO (1st March 2020), there are over 5% of the world’s population are suffering from hearing loss. It is estimated that by the year 2050, 1 in every 10 people will have hearing loss. There are many modern interventions which have been used nowadays like hearing aids, etc. But it is not possible for everyone to afford such treatment. To provide effective and alternative treatment for the betterment of society with simple and less expensive local administrative treatment with the help of Ayurvedic modalities i.e. Karnapoorana (instillation of medicated volatile oil into external auditory canal) of Bilwa Taila (Bilwa oil), Katu Taila (Katu oil), Arka (volatile oil), etc. Arkas are prepared by the combination of Jala (water) and Agni (fire) and it assimilates in the body very quickly, hence it can be used in the management of Badhirya (dwindle hearing). Considering all this, the study is planned for the Evaluation of Vacha Arka Karnapoorana in Badhirya W.S.R. To Sensory Neural Hear- ing Loss. Keywords: Sensorineural hearing loss, Vacha Arka, Badhirya, Karnapoorana.

Self-Stigma and Age-Related Hearing Loss: A Qualitative Study of Stigma Formation and Dimensions

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana David ◽  
Gil Zoizner ◽  
Perla Werner
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Older Persons ◽  
Emotional Reactions ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Process Formation ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Hearing Devices ◽  
Age Related Hearing Loss

Purpose This study explored experiences of self-stigma among older persons with age-related hearing loss (ARHL) using Corrigan's conceptualization of self-stigma process formation and the attribution model as its theoretical framework. Method In-depth semistructured interviews were conducted with 11 older persons (mean age = 81 years) with ARHL. Results Self-stigma was present in the lives of the participants. Analysis revealed the existence of 3 stages of self-stigma in which the 3 core dimensions of stigma (cognitive attributions: being old, stupid, and crippled; emotional reactions: shame, pity, and feeling ridiculed; and behavioral reactions: concealment, distancing, and adapting to hearing aids) were observed. Hearing devices emerged as having a significant influence on stigmatic experiences in all stages and dimensions of self-stigma. Conclusion The study contributes to the theoretical and practical understanding of self-stigma regarding ARHL as well as to the understanding of the role of hearing devices in the development of this stigma.

scholarly journals Hearing Loss and Cognition: The Role of Hearing Aids, Social Isolation and Depression

PLoS ONE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. e0119616 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piers Dawes ◽  
Richard Emsley ◽  
Karen J. Cruickshanks ◽  
David R. Moore ◽  
Heather Fortnum ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Social Isolation ◽  
Hearing Aids

Exploring the Relationship Between Hearing Aid Self-Efficacy and Hearing Aid Management

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brittney A. Dullard ◽  
Kathleen M. Cienkowski
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Rehabilitation Outcomes ◽  
Hearing Aid Use ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Relationship

Hearing loss is a highly prevalent condition affecting a significant portion of the adult population. Hearing aids are an effective and common rehabilitation strategy for individuals with hearing loss. A wide range of factors, however, can hamper and even preclude successful hearing aid use. Self-efficacy, a concept that reflects perceptions of one's ability to perform particular tasks or behaviors, has been shown to be an important factor in the successful management of chronic illness including conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, as well as arthritis and other sources of chronic pain. Improving or strengthening patients' self-efficacy beliefs can improve health outcomes. The role of self-efficacy in the management of hearing loss and hearing aids is still being explored; hence, the extent to which, and the ways in which, self-efficacy may be related to audiologic outcomes remains largely unexplained. The purpose of this article is to examine emerging evidence regarding the relationship between perceived self-efficacy and rehabilitation outcomes among adult hearing aid users and to discuss an apparent discrepancy between patients' reported self-efficacy and their demonstrated skill in managing hearing aids.

scholarly journals The role of community health workers in addressing the global burden of ear disease and hearing loss: a systematic scoping review of the literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. e001141 ◽  
Author(s):  
James O'Donovan ◽  
Misha Verkerk ◽  
Niall Winters ◽  
Shelly Chadha ◽  
Mahmood F Bhutta
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Global Burden

IntroductionCommunity health workers (CHWs) have the potential to improve access to ear and hearing services for people across low-income or middle-income countries, remote, underserved, or resource-poor areas of the world. We performed a systematic scoping review to identify evidence on how CHWs are currently deployed in the prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and management of ear disease and hearing loss; methods to train and support CHWs in this context; and cost-effectiveness of CHWs.MethodsWe performed a systematic search of the literature from September 1978 to 18 March 2018 from 11 major databases and the grey literature.ResultsWe identified 38 original studies that met the inclusion criteria, taking place across South Asia (n=13), Oceania (n=7), North America (n=7), South America (n=6) and Africa (n=5). 23 studies showed CHWs can increase community participation in screening. They can conduct screening using whispered voice tests, noisemakers for neonatal screening, automated audiological tests and otoscopy. Eight studies focused specifically on the evaluation of programmes to train CHWs, and three provided a general programme description. Three studies documented a role of CHWs in the treatment of ear disease or hearing loss, such as performing ear washouts, instillation of topical antibiotics or fitting of hearing aids. Only one study provided an indepth cost-utility analysis regarding the use of CHWs to conduct hearing screening, and no studies commented on the role of CHWs in the prevention of hearing loss.ConclusionCHWs have been employed in diverse ways to address the global burden of ear disease and hearing loss. Future research needs to explore the role of CHWs in preventative strategies, identify optimum methods to train and support CHWs, and explore their cost-effectiveness.

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